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Park Falls dog wins at Westminster
PARK FALLS — The Kozak family of Eisenstein have the top American water spaniel in the country. And they have the hardware to back it up. Their dog, Smokey, was awarded Best of Breed on May 14 at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Queens, New York. Smokey, who turns 4-years-old in August, has held the title for three years running. Smoky is the fifth generation of his...
BEST IN BREED: Park Falls dog wins at Westminster
PARK FALLS — The Kozak family of Eisenstein have the top American water spaniel in the country. Their dog, Smokey, was awarded Best of Breed on May 14 at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show in Queens, New York. Smokey, who turns 4-years-old in August, has held the title for three years running. Smoky is the fifth generation of his breeding stock and is not the first to get to Westminster but is the first to win “the big prize,” not just winning the...
Migratory songbird migration underway in Price County
Migratory songbirds are now returning to Price County from their wintery grounds in Central and South America. This is a sign that spring has finally arrived and the air is filled with bird song once again after a long, unusually warm, mostly snowless winter. Many migratory birds have already arrived and more are expected to stop or continue on their way further north. The warblers, sparrows, kinglets, blue birds and grosbeaks have already arrived. It is now time to get out the oriole and hummingbird...
Yoga in the Park is back
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and soak up the summer sun with Embrace’s free four-week yoga series from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening in June at Elk Lake/Lionite Park in Phillips. Join a rejuvenating yoga experience led by Linda Johnson. She will teach gentle yoga poses to help reduce stress and embrace mindfulness in an enjoyable outdoor setting. The class is designed with step-by-step guidance that is welcoming for anyone no matter the experience or fitness level. Yoga can help with feeling refreshed and rejuvenated while making new connections and bonding with the community. Please bring along water, a yoga mat, towel or blanket, and wear comfy clothes that let you move freely. For information, call Embrace at 800-924-0556, visit embracewi.org, or visit the Embrace social media pages.
KIDS PLANT ON ARBOR DAY
The Phillips Tree Committee and 53 Phillips Elementary School fourth-graders commemorate Arbor Day with a tree planting at Sokol Park on April 25, 2024. As soon as Mayor Charles Peterson read an Arbor Day proclamation on the benefits of trees the students started planting a honey locust tree near Victoria street with committee members, city and county public works employees and Wisconsin DNR guiding the students.
Glidden, Butternut senior menu
The Ashland County Senior Nutrition Program menu for May at the Sanborn, Mellen, Glidden and Butternut meal sites. May 1: Sweet and sour meatballs, brown rice, tomato and cucumber salad, Asian blend vegetables, pineapple. May 2: Lasagna, romaine side salad w/cucumbers, tomato wedges, ranch dressing, peaches. May 6: Italian meatballs with marinara on penne pasta,...
Stylist hosts ‘Project Prom’
Shelbe Wegner, owner/stylist at SDW Styling in Park Falls has launched an initiative for young people to fully enjoy a high school prom experience without spending an arm and a leg to do so. The first local Project Prom took place April 6, the day of Chequamegon High School junior prom. It was a free event for young people who came to SDW to get their hair, makeup and basic nails done. Wegner donated all aspects for the event, including time, products, swag bags and...
Peaceful Gathering to host Guest Chef events
The monthly Peaceful Gathering community meals were started 15 years ago with the goal of bringing people together and strengthening the community through fellowship and a delicious meal. The menus are not announced until the night of the meal to keep the focus on community rather than food, according to organizers. As a group of home cooks the Peaceful Gathering volunteers take great pride in preparing a delicious family style meal for our community. Starting April 30, the Peaceful Gathering will be inviting guest chefs,...
Price County Senior Dining Menu for May
The Price County Senior Dining menu for May at the Phillips, Ogema, Kennan, Brantwood and Park Falls meal sites. All meals include bread, butter and milk. Menus may change. Reservations and cancellations are required by 1:30 p.m. the serving day before the meal by calling the meal site. Phillips Site Manager: Marlys Dobson, 715-339-5301 or 715-332-5448; Ogema Site Manager: Phil Youngs, 715-767-5130 or 715-428-2924; Kennan Site Manager: Kristen Hartmann, 715-474-3325 or 715-428-2559; Brantwood Site Manager: Sally Ellis, 715-564-2569 or 715-564-2447; Park Falls Site Manager: Dawn...
Northwoods Players to perform ‘The Sound of Music’
The Northwoods Players community theater group will take the stage this week with their latest production of “The Sound of Music” on April 12, 13, 14 at the Performing Arts Center of Phillips High School, 990 Flambeau Ave. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. April 12-13, and at 2 p.m. April 14. The cast and crew of more than 75 people have been preparing and rehearsing for the production since early January, according to co-director Karl Pippenger, who is also the board treasurer for the Northwoods...
Resort campground expansion permit delayed
PHILLIPS — The Price County Land Use Committee postponed a decision on a conditional use permit application of a Fifield resort to expand its seasonal campground at their March 21 meeting. The decision followed an hour long public hearing where neighbors presented concerns. By a voice vote the committee postponed the matter until the next meeting on May 23. The postponement was to provide Jason and Angie Carlson, owners of Moose Jaw Resort LLC, to compile more information regarding the precise location of the campsites,...
Price County April Senior Dining Menu
The Price County Senior Dining menu for April at the Phillips, Ogema, Kennan, Brantwood and Park Falls meal sites. All meals include bread, butter and milk. Reservations and cancellations are required by 1:30 p.m. the serving day before the meal by calling the meal site. April 1: Crispy chicken sandwich with lettuce, potato salad, marinated vegetables, melon. April 2: Barbecued chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, sliced carrots, fruit cobbler. ...
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